Apply to La Scuola International School
La Scuola International School is where boundless learning leads — and we invite you to come experience that in person as a first step towards joining our community.
As the only school in the world that blends the Reggio Emilia Approach, the International Baccalaureate, and language immersion, we uniquely build upon the world’s most effective and far-reaching instructional models. Whether you're searching for the right preschool, kindergarten, elementary, or middle school, we encourage you to come visit one of our La Scuola International School campuses
Inquire, Visit, Apply, and Enroll
At La Scuola, Niente Senza Gioia — or Nothing Without Joy — is part of who we are. We do all we can to make sure that applies to our admissions process, too.
Three easy steps:
1. Sign up for an account with Ravenna
Like many independent schools, we use Ravenna to manage the application process, so you can fill out information once and manage your inquiries and applications more simply. Sign up with Ravenna and you'll be able to schedule tours and learn more.
2. Discover Where Boundless Learning Leads
La Scuola is best experienced in person. Through Ravenna, we encourage you to schedule a tour, arrange to join us at an open house, or, if you're applying from afar, RSVP to attend a virtual event. The learning environment is a major part of La Scuola and we're overjoyed to have you to one of our campuses so you can share the light, color, and warmth that brings La Scuola to life.
3. APply
Once you realize that La Scuola is the right fit for your family, submit an application through Ravenna by January 15th. From there, we'll follow up with next steps. Missed the deadline? Don't panic. We're still here to help.
Learn more about our admissions process.
Sending all our kids to La Scuola has been the single-best decision we've made for our kids.
-Lars Kamp
Meet Our Graduates
Admissions Directors Paola Barberi & Nichole Sullivan
We welcome you to reach out to us with questions at any time. You can reach us at admissions@lascuolasf.org and at (415) 551-0000 ext. 704.
Do we need to speak Italian or Spanish to apply?
No. Students are not required to speak any Italian or Spanish to enroll.
Students entering Preschool, Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 6 will receive a gentle welcome to Italian and learn alongside their classmates. Students applying to other grades will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure their smooth integration. In Middle School, instruction is primarily in English, with students receiving 6 hours of language instruction per 6-day rotation. That instruction is split 4 hours / 2 hours between their second language and their third — either Italian or Spanish.
Tuition and Affordability
San Francisco Tuition Fees 2025-2026
Preschool Full Day (until 5:30 p.m.)
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5-Day Schedule |
$45,150 |
Preschool Half Day (until 1:00 p.m.)
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5-Day Schedule |
$36,100 |
Elementary (Grades K-5)
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$46,200 |
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
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$48,150 |
Silicon Valley Tuition Fees 2025-2026
Preschool Full Day (until 5:30 p.m.)Lunch and Morning & Afternoon Snacks Included |
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5-Day Schedule 3-Day Schedule (Monday, Wednesday, Friday*) 2-Day Schedule (Tuesday, Thursday*) *Alternate schedule based on availability |
$39,300 $25,545 $17,685
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Preschool Half Day (until 1:00 p.m.)Lunch and Morning Snack Included |
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5-Day Schedule 3-Day Schedule (Monday, Wednesday, Friday*) 2-Day Schedule (Tuesday, Thursday*) *Alternate schedule based on availability |
$31,450 $17,882 $12,380
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Elementary (Grades K-5)Lunch Included |
$38,800 |
The La Scuola International School Sliding Scale Tuition program is designed to make a La Scuola education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. You can find more information on Sliding Scale Tuition and links to the Clarity application on our Tuition & Affordability page.